CTA, Metra, Pace offer pass for unlimited rides in single day
Commuters across the Chicago area are now able to take unlimited rides across the region’s transit system with the purchase of one pass.
Commuters across the Chicago area are now able to take unlimited rides across the region’s transit system with the purchase of one pass.
Train crashes into semi-truck at La Grange Metra stop
Video shows the aftermath of a train crash at a La Grange Metra stop. (Credit: Citizen)
Video shows the aftermath of a train crash at a La Grange Metra stop. (Credit: Citizen)
Freight train hits semi truck in La Grange, shutting down Metra service
A freight train on the BNSF line crashed into a semi-truck at the La Grange Road station on Friday afternoon, prompting major delays and leaving behind heavy damage, authorities said.
A freight train on the BNSF line crashed into a semi-truck at the La Grange Road station on Friday afternoon, prompting major delays and leaving behind heavy damage, authorities said.
Busted elevator at Metra station frustrates commuters: 'Can you please fix this?'
Elevators at multiple south suburban Metra stations have been out of service for months, to the frustration of commuters who need them to get to their trains.
Elevators at multiple south suburban Metra stations have been out of service for months, to the frustration of commuters who need them to get to their trains.
Cook County Metra station elevators out of service for months, frustrating riders
Elevators at multiple south suburban Metra stations have been out of service for months, frustrating commuters who rely on them to reach their trains.
Elevators at multiple south suburban Metra stations have been out of service for months, frustrating commuters who rely on them to reach their trains.
Chicago area train commuters frustrated that elevators have been out of service for months
Elevators at a south suburban Metra station have been out of service for months, frustrating commuters who need them to get around.
Elevators at a south suburban Metra station have been out of service for months, frustrating commuters who need them to get around.
Still time for Chicago area transit funding solution, House speaker says
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch put the brakes on the massive transit bill in the House, saying it wasn't ready for prime time.
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch put the brakes on the massive transit bill in the House, saying it wasn't ready for prime time.
State budget: No funding approved for Chicago transit, new Bears stadium
Chicago transit is facing major cuts after state lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill. Three bills that could have helped the Bears get their new stadium also failed.
Chicago transit is facing major cuts after state lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill. Three bills that could have helped the Bears get their new stadium also failed.
Paris on Politics: Chicago?s population grows, but will lawmakers invest in public transit?
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," host Paris Schutz breaks down new census data showing that the city of Chicago is growing. Then, how will lawmakers pay for a massive bailout of the CTA, Pace, and Metra? We check in with state legislators. Plus, a dream project ten years in the making?the Navy Pier marina. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," host Paris Schutz breaks down new census data showing that the city of Chicago is growing. Then, how will lawmakers pay for a massive bailout of the CTA, Pace, and Metra? We check in with state legislators. Plus, a dream project ten years in the making?the Navy Pier marina. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Metra train hits vehicle, causing major delays on SouthWest Service line
Commuters on Metra’s SouthWest Service line faced major disruptions Friday morning after a train struck a vehicle, causing widespread delays.
Commuters on Metra’s SouthWest Service line faced major disruptions Friday morning after a train struck a vehicle, causing widespread delays.
Ventra app users reporting issues during rush hour
The Ventra app has been experiencing issues Monday morning as commuters head into work during rush hour.
The Ventra app has been experiencing issues Monday morning as commuters head into work during rush hour.
Chicago's 'doomsday' transit crisis: Lawmakers near deal to plug $770M gap
State lawmakers say they’ve reached an agreement on several aspects of a major transit funding bill that would help the CTA, Pace and Metra avoid a collective $770 million fiscal cliff.
State lawmakers say they’ve reached an agreement on several aspects of a major transit funding bill that would help the CTA, Pace and Metra avoid a collective $770 million fiscal cliff.
Paris on Politics: Metra/CTA/Pace face $770M shortfall, but is a deal close?
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Paris on Politics: Chicago curfew debate, Mayor Johnson in Springfield, transit troubles
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Metra train on NW Side, causing major delays: officials
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra train on Chicago's Northwest Side, prompting extensive delays, officials said.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra train on Chicago's Northwest Side, prompting extensive delays, officials said.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Metra train on NW Side, causing major delays: officials
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra train on Chicago's Northwest Side, prompting extensive delays, officials said.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra train on Chicago's Northwest Side, prompting extensive delays, officials said.
Metra train strikes pedestrian in Brookfield, causing major delays, officials say
A pedestrian was hit by a Metra train in Brookfield on Wednesday night. Trains are stopped and delays are expected.
A pedestrian was hit by a Metra train in Brookfield on Wednesday night. Trains are stopped and delays are expected.
Metra BNSF train hits pedestrian in Pilsen
A Metra BNSF train struck a pedestrian Wednesday morning in Pilsen, causing extensive delays in both directions.
A Metra BNSF train struck a pedestrian Wednesday morning in Pilsen, causing extensive delays in both directions.
Pedestrian killed by Metra train in Westmont
A pedestrian was killed by a Metra train in Westmont on Tuesday, resulting in extensive delays for riders.
A pedestrian was killed by a Metra train in Westmont on Tuesday, resulting in extensive delays for riders.
Illinois transit workers rally as fiscal cliff nears
The deadline is May, and the projected budget shortfall is about $770 million.
The deadline is May, and the projected budget shortfall is about $770 million.